Mat 12:3 | RWP | e4.org | What David did ( τ εποιησεν Δαυειδ ). From the necessity of hunger. The first defence made by Christ appeals to the conduct of David ( ). David and those with him did "what was not lawful" ( ο ουκ εξον ην ) precisely the charge made against the disciples ( ο ουκ εξεστιν in verse ).

‏ Matthew 12:3

What David did ( τ εποιησεν Δαυειδ ). From the necessity of hunger. The first defence made by Christ appeals to the conduct of David (2Sa 21:6). David and those with him did "what was not lawful" ( ο ουκ εξον ην ) precisely the charge made against the disciples ( ο ουκ εξεστιν in verse 2).